What They Are Saying About Jon’s Work

Here’s what past participants have said about Jon’s engagements

Jon Odell can and does make these conversations happen. I have seen them, I have participated in them and, months later, I and others are still processing our reactions and continued observations.
Corrinne Bedecarre
Professor of Philosophy & Chair of the Diversity Council
Normandale Community College

By gaining insight to Jon’s very personal experience, we found ourselves probing our own beliefs, biases and background.
William Baldus
Personnel Decisions International,
Career Management Services

In the line-up of Talking Volumes authors, Jonathan Odell stands out as one of the very best.
Linda Myers
Executive Director
The Loft Literary Center

What I find most difficult to articulate is what faculty repeatedly mentioned as they talked of Jon’s time with us: the dialogues changed who we are as human beings, as women, as nurse educators.
Marcia Byrd, Phd, RN CNE
Professor, Nursing Department

Jonathan Odell challenged our audiences with his honest and probing exploration of prejudice in his own family, neighborhood, and in himself.
Sarah Lutman
Senior Vice President of Content and Media
Minnesota Public Radio

Jon is a compelling speaker who conveys hope and optimism for the future.
Kate Kramshuster
Chair, St. Stevens Parish Dismantling Racism Team
Minneapolis, Mn

What you offered the college English instructors at our conference was important, especially at a time in our nation when many of us still struggle to get past our differences.
Faye Barham
Program Co-Chair, English Department
Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS

Sometimes, if you are fortunate, moments of grace occur in your classroom. A moment where you are able to witness students giving birth to new connections and a new way of viewing with passion and enthusiasm. Jonathan Odell visiting our classroom was one such moment.
Steve Wright
Carondelet Catholic School
Minneapolis, MN

Jon’s willingness to disclose about his journey gives me insights into my own journey. I ponder his statements and provocative thoughts long after the session.
Janet L. Dunn
International Director, Diversity Development
Cummins Inc.